New Arizona law lets kids eat fresh from the school gardens

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According to recent local news, kids in Arizona schools that have school garden produce will now get to crunch into their fresh-cut carrots.

Existing law required that the Department of Health Services adopt regulations to ensure all food and or drink being sold at retail and provided for consumption be free from dirt, or disease- causing organisms.

The new law just passed this month that would exempt fruits and vegetables grown in school gardens to be able to be washed and eaten on-site for immediate consumption.

There were opposals of the bill, stating that kids could be at health risks, however, physician and House Minority Leader Eric Meyer said in the recent article that he has never known of any cases when kids would get sick from eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Studies have shown, kids who have access to grow and consume their own home or school-grown vegetables and fruits may be more likely to eat fresh foods encouraging a healthier food environment.

To learn more about school garden programs in Arizona, click here.

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